Day 27/30 of our Spring Cleaning Spree! Cleaning our blinds is next on the list. Here are some quick tips on how to clean different types of blinds:
Dusting/Vacuuming: The first step for pretty much any type of blind is to remove as much dust/dry debris you can. I love using my Swiffer for this, or my Hoover Emerge vacuum because it has great attachments and is cordless (Which makes it easy to move from one window to the next.)
Washing Mini Vinyl Blinds: For vinyl blinds that are removable, for spring cleaning, I love to take them completely down and wash them in my bathtub. MAKE SURE to not put the top mechanism into the water, as this will cause damage. I use warm water with a bit of Dawn dish soap, scrubbing and wiping them down with a microfiber cloth or Scrub Daddy sponge.
Most other blinds (Metal and Wood Venetian, Vertical, Fabric, and Roller blinds) are going to need to be cleaned in place. After you remove all of the dust, I suggest mixing warm water with a drop of Dawn soap and using my threetowel microfiber cloth system. If your blinds are fabric, always consult the manufacturer’s instructions first. They may call for special cleaning solutions, or you can spot clean with the warm water/Dawn Dish soap mix. Just be careful to test a small/inconspicuous spot first.
To dry our blinds, you can always wipe them down with a dry microfiber cloth; or for our vinyl blinds I love to hang them up using my Gator Magnetics clip and dry them outside. Let me know what type of blinds you’ll be cleaning below!

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